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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†GAUDNIE, n. “A semi-aquatic bird, which always has its nest in the bank of a rivulet; something larger than a skylark; the back and wings of a dark grey, approaching to black; the breast white; delights to sit on large stones and islets in the middle of the stream” (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[There is some doubt as to the identity of the bird. Jam.'s description suggests the dipper or water ouzel, Cinclus cinclus, but the form represents a Sc. variant of Eng. golden-eye (cf. gowdnie, s.v. Gowdy-duck).]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Gaudnie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gaudnie>
